Kemppi FA Flow Control User manual

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FA Flow Control
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2. Preconditions for use
Before you can use the system correctly and safely, you
must fully understand all of the following precautions.
• Oxygen concentration in the surrounding area must
not drop under 17%.
• Type and concentration of the contaminants in the
working place must be known to the user.
• The FA respiratory system must not be used in
unventilated areas such as tanks, pipes, channels etc.
• The FA respiratory system must not be used in areas
with danger of explosion.
• The respiratory system must only be used with the
blower unit switched on.
• The air ow must be checked before use.
• If the blower unit stops working for any reason, the
user must leave the contaminated area immediately.
• If the blower unit is switched o, the respiratory
system gives little or no respiratory protection. There
is also a risk of high concentration of carbon dioxide
(CO₂) and of oxygen reduction inside the headpiece.
During a period of really hard work when user’s
breathing becomes very intense, pressure may
decrease inside the hood and thus the protective
eect can decrease.
• The headpiece must t the user´s face perfectly, only
then the eciency of the system is sucient. The
protective eect of the complete system is reduced,
if the seal of the headpiece is not tted properly, for
example, due to beards or long hair breaking the
seal.
• It must be ensured that the air hose does not make
a loop and does not get caught or trapped in the
surroundings.
• Respiratory system FA Flow Control is restricted for
protection against solid and liquid particles only. Do
not use it against toxic gases and vapours.
• The unit does not protect the user against gases.
• It is essential to choose the correct type of lter
according to the type of contamination.
• Immediately replace the lter(s) as soon as the
contaminant can be smelt.
• When using lters protecting against contaminants,
which are dicult to identify by smell or other senses,
special rules depending on the current conditions
must be followed.
• Use only original lters certied for the particular
respiratory system.
Note! If the recommendations stated in this
manual are ignored, the warranty is automatically
invalidated and the level of personal protection may
not meet the designated standards.
1. Introduction
1.1 General
Congratulations on choosing the FA Flow Control respira-
tory system.
This operating manual contains important information on
the use, maintenance and safety of your FA Flow Control
respiratory system. The technical specications of the
equipment can be found at the end of the manual.
Please read the operating manual and other instructions
carefully before using the equipment for the rst time.
Important notes
Items in the manual that require particular attention in
order to minimise damage and personal harm are indicated
with the ’NOTE!’ notation. Read these sections carefully
and follow their instructions.
Disclaimer
While every eort has been made to ensure that the
information contained in this guide is accurate and
complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors
or omissions. Kemppi reserves the right to change the
specication of the product described at any time without
prior notice. Do not copy, record, reproduce or transmit
the contents of this guide without prior written permission
from Kemppi.
1.2 About FA Flow Control system
FA Flow Control is a battery powered air purifying respirator
unit for Kemppi's respiratory protective system, which is
based on the principle of circulated pressurized air in the
hood. The belt-mounted blower unit delivers air through
a lter and via an air hose into a headpiece. The supply of
ltered air creates positive pressure inside the headpiece,
which prevents the external contaminated air from
entering the user’s breathing zone.
FA Flow Control unit meets the European standard EN
12941, when used with Delta 90/Delta+ 90 SFA and XFA
helmets.
FA Flow Control respiratory system can be used for
protection against solid and liquid particles in breathing
air in welding and similar processes. It is not to be used for
protection against toxic gases and vapours.
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3. Unpacking and assembly
3.1 Unpacking
Check that the package is complete and that no part has
been damaged in transit or for other reasons.
A package with the complete system including
accessories contains:
1. Blower unit including battery 1 pc
2. Belt 1 pc
3. Flexi hose 1 pc
4. Air ow indicator 1 pc
5. Battery charger 1 pc
6. Operating manual 1 pc
The FA Flow Control is supplied with P R SL lter.
3.2 Assembly
1. Connect the battery to the blower unit.
2. Attach the unit onto the belt. Make sure that the
lter or lters are tted properly.
3. Connect the air hose to the blower unit.
4. Connect the air hose to the headpiece and hand
tighten.
4. Usage
4.1 Inspection before every use
Do the following checks always before you start using the
equipment:
• Check that all components are in good condition
with no visible damage. Replace any damaged or
worn parts. Carefully examine the air hose, seals and
the facepiece.
• Check that there is a good connection between the
air hose and the headpiece as well as the blower unit
• Ensure that there is sucient air ow as explained in
section "Air ow test".
• Check that the air is supplied through the whole
respiratory system from the blower to the hood.
Fully charge the battery before rst use.
4.2 Air ow test
Before every use, you should conduct an air ow test on the
equipment as follows:
1. Disconnect the air hose from the blower unit.
2. Connect the air ow indicator to the unit.
3. Turn the unit on and check the air ow using the
bottom air ow level.
If the pointer on the air ow indicator goes into the red
zone, the air ow is insucient and the lter(s) must be
replaced.
4.3 Using the FA Flow Control
1Switch on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button on
the control panel.
2The airow can be adjusted with the plus and minus
buttons (+ and –) from 170 l/min up to 240 l/min. The
number of lit green LED diodes indicates the airow level.
Theunitensuresaconstantsupply of air.Themicroprocessor
inside the unit automatically regulates the motor speed to
compensate the lter clogging and the battery state.
If the microprocessor cannot maintain the adjusted airow,
an acoustic alarm signal can be heard and the LED diodes
display RED in colour. If possible, the microprocessor
automatically reduces the airow to the next lower level.
3When the airow falls below the minimum level, the
alarm intensies. Then the user must stop working at once
and change the lter or recharge/change the battery.
To check the alarm function, perform the air ow test as
follows:
1. Disconnect the air hose from the headpiece.
2. Cover the disconnected end of the air hose with
your hand. The blower starts to run faster after
about 20 seconds, the audible alarm activates and
the LED diodes on the control panel start blinking.
3. Remove your hand . The blower speed should
decrease.
If the blower speed does not change, it is necessary to
check the unit.
4.4 Checking the battery state
4Press and hold the left button (–) for more than 1
second. The more red coloured LED diodes come on, the
higher the remaining battery capacity is.
4.5 Checking the lter
5Press and hold the right button (+) for more than 1
second. The more yellow LED diodes come on, the more
clogged the lter is.
After releasing the buttons, the LED diodes return to the
green light state indicating the current airow.

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5. Maintenance
It is recommended to clean the respiratory system after
each use. Also inspect all parts and replace any which are
damaged or worn.
• Always clean the respiratory unit in a ventilated room
or outside. Be aware of harmful dust settled on any
parts of the unit.
• Never use ammable cleaning liquids or abrasive
cleaners!
• The outer surface of the blower unit can be cleaned
with a soft cloth and mild detergent solution. The
unit must be completely dry before assembling the
ller and cover.
• Ensure that no water or detergents enter the blower
unit!
• The air hose itself, detached from the blower unit and
the headpiece, can be rinsed in clean water.
6. Filters
The respiratory power unit is equipped with a high
eciency particle lter of class P R SL.
The lter must be checked regularly and replaced when
necessary. See section 4.2: "Air ow test".
Make sure that the new lter is within its expiry date,
unused and not noticeably damaged.
From the hygienic point of view the maximum working
time of a lter is 180 hours and should not be exceeded.
6.1 Changing lter
Remove the lter cover: 6
1. Pull the locking clips outwards and move the lter
cover o the unit.
Note! Never use any tools to uncover the lter.
Remove the lter: 7
2. Turn the lter and pull it away from the main body.
3. Remove any dust with a soft cloth.
Insert a new lter: 8
4. If you are using a prelter or an odor lter, place
and x it around the new lter as tightly as possible,
sticking the ends together using the sticky tape
located on the ends of the prelter or odor lter.
5. Put the lter back into position using the same
rotating motion and gently push until it ts well
onto the body of the unit.
6. Put the lter cover back. Ensure you snap the cover
into place on both sides.
7. Battery
Note! The battery must be charged before the rst
use.
The charger must not be used for any other purpose
than that for which it was manufactured. Please read the
following precautions:
• Do not charge the battery where there is a risk of
explosion.
• The battery charger is intended for indoor use only.
• The charger must be protected against damp.
7.1 Removing and inserting the battery 9
7.2 Charging the battery
1. Check that the voltage of the electrical power
supply is correct.
2. Plug the charger into the socket.
3. Remove the battery from the unit and connect it to
the charger.
4. Once the battery is fully charged, a green LED is lit.
5. Disconnect the charger from the power supply.
The charger controls the charging automatically. After
the battery has been charged, the charger switches to
maintenance mode and keeps the battery fully charged.
Charging time is 4 – 5 hours.
Note! Do not leave the charger in the power supply
if not in use !
8. Storage
All parts of a FA Flow Control system must be stored in an
environment with temperature between -10 – 55 °C and
humidity between 20 – 80 % Rh. The storage life is 2 years
for the product if stored in its original unopened package.
Note! Batteries get discharged even if not in
use. Therefore for long-term storage it is highly
recommended to charge the batteries for an hour
every 3 months.
9. Warranty
There is a 12 month warranty covering production defects
and a 6 month warranty for batteries.
The warranty begins from the date of purchase. The claim
must be lodged with the dealer. The paid invoice or receipt
must be produced if claiming on the warranty.
The claiming procedure will be successful only if there were
no changes made on the blower unit including the battery
and charger.
If the damage is caused by not changing a clogged lter
in time or using a lter which has been cleaned by the
customer, the claim will not be processed.

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10. Troubleshooting
Fault Probable reason Recommendation
The blower unit does
not work at all.
Entirely discharged battery.
Verify if the blower unit works with
another charged battery.
Charge the battery.
If problem persists, replace the battery.
Faulty motor, circuit board or
connector.
Contact your supplier.
Low airow. Blocked air hose or airduct. Check and remove blockage.
Leakage. Check all seals, connectors and the air
hose. Make sure that air cannot leak
through holes or tears.
Battery is not suciently charged. Charge the battery.
If problem persists, replace the battery.
Blocked Filter. Change the lter.
Short operating time. Clogged Filter. Change the lter.
Battery is not charged properly. Charge the battery.
If problem persists, replace the battery.
Battery cannot be
charged.
Battery contact is damaged. Replace the battery.
Charger is faulty. Contact your supplier.
Battery cannot be
charged suciently.
Battery is worn out. Replace the battery.
11. Technical data
FA Flow Control
Airow 140 – 210 l/min at 8 adjustable ow rates
Weight of the blower unit incl. the lter and battery 980 g
Noise level < 70 dB
Battery lifetime Max. 500 charging cycles
Charging time 4 – 5 hours
Belt size Max. 150 cm
Recommended temperature range 10 – 40 °C
Recommended humidity range 20 – 80 % Rh
Certication EN 12941/A2 TH2 P R SL
Manufacturer (manufactured for Kemppi by) CleanAir Ltd.
Notied body for CE testing:
Výzkumný ústav bezpečnosti práce, v.v.i. – ZL
Testing Laboratory No. 1024
Jeruzalémská 9, 116 52 Praha 1
Authorized Body 235
Notied Body 1024

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Expected operating time of the blower unit after
being fully charged (hours)
Airow Filter
min. middle max. P R SL
X 10 h
X 6 – 7 h
X 4 – 5 h
Note! Operating time can be decreased if the lters
are clogged.
12. Ordering codes
Delta 90 SFA welding helmet + FA Flow Control 9873310
Delta+ 90 XFA welding helmet + FA Flow Control 9873320
FA Flow Control unit with Li-ion battery Complete package W013560
Spare parts and consumables
FA Battery charger, Li-ion W013564
FA Li-ion battery, 4.4 Ah W007507
FA Flow Control Flexi hose W007487
FA Flow Control Flow indicator W007488
FA Comfort belt W007489
FA Basic lter 2 pcs, standard W007490
FA Flow Control sealing ring for lter W007491
FA Flow Control pre-lter 10 pcs W007492
FA FLow Control odour lter 10 pcs W007494
FA Flow Control Filter cover W013565
Optional
FA Flexi hose cover W007788
FA Heavy duty comfort belt W007789
FA Head cover W007827
FA Protective neck cover W007828
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